Concerts

On March 6, the Mill at Anselma Preservation & Education Trust will present its first lecture of the season with a concert by Beck’s Philadelphia Brass Band. The group will play popular music of the Civil War period and between songs explain the popularity of the music and some of its history. Becks’ Philadelphia Brigade Brass Band has been performing authentic music of the Civil War since 1991 in uniforms appropriate to the period and on original instruments of the time.

Annually, Maestro Valentin Radu, Artistic Director and Founder of VoxAmaDeus, collaborates with an élite ensemble of musical colleagues in an intimate tribute to one of humankind’s undisputed creators of timeless musical beauty—Johann Sebastian Bach. On March 2, at 5 p.m. in the bucolic Gladwyne Presbyterian Church, 1321 Beaumont Drive in Gladwyne, Pa. Johann Sebastian Bach will be celebrated in sparkling selections from his vast catalogue of universally celebrated music. Maestro Radu will be joined by two exceptional VoxAmaDeus artists and colleagues: flutist Edward Schultz and violinist Robert Spates. Ticket prices are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors and $10 for students and children. Seating for all price categories is unreserved. For additional information, and group sales, call VoxAmaDeus at 610-688-2800 or visit www.VoxAmaDeus.org.

The Kennett Symphony of Chester County, under the direction of guest conductor, Dr. Robert Spence, will present American Patchwork at its annual Children’s Concerts on March 2 at 2 p.m., at the International Cultural Center on the campus of Lincoln University and also on March 9, at 2 pm, at Emilie K. Asplundh Hall, Phillips Memorial Building, on the campus of West Chester University. The Kennett Symphony’s Annual Children’s Concerts are presented in an educational, interactive and fun format. This year’s concerts include learning about the instruments of the orchestra (strings, winds, brass, and percussion) and the performance of symphonic and choral favorites by American composers. Following each performance, the Symphony will offer special activities and its popular Instrument Zoo, during which children meet and greet the musicians of the Kennett Symphony, making this a memorable experience for the whole family. The concerts feature the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus and pianist, Dr. Justin Badgerow. The program includes Sousa’s patriotic Liberty Bell March, Anderson’s surprising The Typewriter, Copland’s I Bought Me a Cat and Simple Gifts, MacDowell’s Presto Giocoso from Piano Concerto No. 2, and Ginastera’s Danza Final. All tickets are $5 per person and seating is reserved. For complete information visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call the Kennett Symphony at 610-444-6363.

On March 6, the Mill at Anselma Preservation & Education Trust will present its first lecture of the season with a concert by Beck’s Philadelphia Brass Band. The group will play popular music of the Civil War period and then between songs explain the popularity of the music and some of its history. Becks’ Philadelphia Brigade Brass Band has been performing authentic music of the Civil War since 1991 in uniforms appropriate to the period and on original instruments of the time. They principally portray Beck’s Number 1 Philadelphia Brass band, a band which was in existence from 1830 to1876. They have a library of more than 250 period pieces from which they draw for performances, and to which they are constantly adding. They have performed all over the country and provided the brass band music for such movie as “Gods and Generals.” Additionally, they have played at the 125th anniversary of the Philadelphia Art Museum, the 150th anniversary of the Philadelphia Zoo, at the 2000 Republican Convention in Philadelphia. They are currently working on the production of their fourth CD. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., there will be a complimentary wine and cheese reception with ticket. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, museum members are free. The concert will be held at Bell Hall at The Montgomery School, 1141 Kimberton Road, Chester Springs, Pa. 19425. For more information, call 610-827-1906.

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Darlington Arts Center presents its first family Coffee House Concert featuring popular Irish folk trio Belfast Connection on March 8 at 3 p.m., followed by the standard Coffee House Concert at 8 pm. In April, the center welcomes Indie-soul artist Orion Freeman on April 12. Tickets for all shows are on sale now. Darlington Arts Center is at 977 Shavertown Road in Garnet Valley, Pa. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org or call 610-358-3632.

Garden Spot Village invites the public to enjoy a Celtic concert on March 15, as part of the popular Saturday Evening Concert Series. Heather Campbell and Michelle Lecatsas, who perform as The Fairy and the Goddess, will perform a unique mix of Celtic tunes and old-time Americana. The duo derived their name from their instruments. The fairy is the violin and the goddess is the 12-string guitar. The duo will perform several songs from their album, Midnight in the Moonlight. This is the penultimate performance in this season’s concert series at Garden Spot Village. The final program will feature The Clarions performing “Clarinet Quartet Superb” on April 26. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, call 717-355-6000 or visit www.gardenspotvillage.org/events/.